Pimozide

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Brand name(s): Orap

What side effects can this medication cause?

Pimozide may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• sleepiness
• headache
• weakness
• dry mouth
• diarrhea
• constipation
• unusual hunger or thirst
• muscle tightness
• changes in posture
• difficulty falling or staying asleep
• nervousness
• changes in behavior
• changes in taste
• eyes sensitive to light
• changes in vision
• decreased sexual ability
• rash

Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:

• unusual movements of your body or face that you cannot control
• high fever
• muscle stiffness
• confusion
• sweating
• fast heartbeat
• shuffling walk
• restlessness
• difficulty moving any part of your body
• difficulty speaking

At high doses, pimozide has caused tumors in mice. This does not necessarily mean that pimozide will also cause tumors in humans. Pimozide may also cause other serious side effects. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication.

Pimozide may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

Last Revised: 07/01/2003

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